56 Denver restaurants urge City Council not to lower tipped minimum wage
- Posted on April 16, 2026
- By The Denver Post
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In brief
Denver's restaurant industry demonstrates strong opposition to proposed wage reductions, with 56 establishments collectively advocating for maintaining the current tipped minimum wage of $16.29 per hour. This collective stance reflects concerns about potential economic impacts on both workers and businesses, highlighting the tension between local wage standards and state-level regulations. The movement underscores the hospitality sector's preference for existing compensation structures.
56 Denver restaurants urge City Council not to lower tipped minimum wage
56 Denver restaurants are urging City Council to keep the tipped minimum wage at $16.29, opposing calls to lower it to Colorado’s state rate.
